2 Thessalonians 3:6 (English Standard Version) “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us…”

1 Corinthians 11:2 (English Standard Version) “Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you…”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (English Standard Version) “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter…”